'Al Janabah and other tribes rising against the Sultan - 1898'

Content

This file contains papers relating to the rebellion instigated by the Jenebeh Tribe of Sur in Oman against the authority of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Turkee bin Faisal, in 1898. The letters are mostly exchanges on the evolving political situation in 1898 between the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in Muscat and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . The file contains two letters from the Sultan of Muscat himself informing the British authorities in Oman of his intentions to restore his authority at Sur.

Extent and format

1 file (44 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 46; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Written in

English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/6/21

History of this record

Date(s)

30 Sep 1898-5 Apr 1910 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Rebellions

Places

Oman

People & organisations

Political Resident, Persian Gulf

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'Al Janabah and other tribes rising against the Sultan - 1898', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/21, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x00024d> [accessed 18 April 2024]

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